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How Do You Conduct a Wardrobe Audit?

You open your closet, and find yourself asking, “When did I last wear this? Did I even buy this? What are all these things?” It happens to everyone. Your wardrobe tends to steadily grow in size year over year until it’s filled with stuff that’s not your style and possibly not even your size. Part and parcel with “spring cleaning” is the annual “wardrobe audit.” What is a Wardrobe Audit? A wardrobe audit is conducted by

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How to Become a Certified Image Consultant?

You know that you have what it takes to be a great image consultant. But how do you prove your credentials? While you could get a degree in a related field, such as communications, you can also prove your image consultancy acumen by way of certifications. Certification tests aren’t your first step to take, however. Usually, you will undergo training and education before you take your certification course. But certifications are critical to take before

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Are Image Consultants Just Stylists?

Image consulting is a well-known and desirable profession with a wide range of job possibilities. It is a sure ticket to a glamorous and balanced life that no one wants to miss out on. While your appearance is foundational, image consultants also improve and fine-tune your non-verbal behavior and interpersonal communication skills. Image consultants are not just stylists considering the level of professionalism they command and their areas of focus. Although there are many myths associated with image consultancy,

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Tips to Improve Body Language & Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace

Nonverbal communication, commonly known as body language, is an essential aspect of conveying and acquiring information in interpersonal relationships, and it is just as important as verbal communication. It’s not as simple as it seems to control and interpret your body language. It’s about being aware of it, harnessing it, and controlling it, much like emotional intelligence. Simply said, when you understand your body language, you can take advantage of it. Keep reading to read

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How to Dress for Your Body Shape

Your shape is given by your bone structure, musculature and tissue distribution, mostly inherited through your genes. However, just in case you don’t like your shape or it isn’t in fashion, help is at hand to change your silhouette through style, garment construction and fabric. A Brief History of Body Shapes Popular female shapes over the decades have everything to do with fashion. After the curvy turn of the century styles, (19th that is) waists

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